The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26708 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26708 clues and answers were published on Wed 21 Oct 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26708 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCatching fish is English setter’s mission : EMBASSY
5-acrossPerhaps Napoleon receives message to return old rug : PERIWIG
9-acrossConception of retro music followed by old rock group : PARTHENOGENESIS
10-acrossLand miles east of Brazilian capital : REALM
11-acrossIt indicates sale for trivial things : SMALLBEER
12-acrossPoliticians reporter’s led astray in press : CONSTRICT
14-acrossOne in bed’s turned over, not easily excited : STOIC
15-acrossDrink tea loudly, almost chilled : TONIC
16-acrossShip could move like water? I’m not sure : MAYFLOWER
18-acrossDivided international organisation was first to accept regime change : UNCOUPLED
21-acrossWithdrawn eccentric lives in capital : TUNIS
22-acrossUnknown vessel in Malta, a liner at sea giving passage for fare : ALIMENTARYCANAL
23-acrossLike team players getting part of 22 : INSIDES
24-acrossBagpipe not heard around radio? : MUSETTE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Investigator probes organised crime using experience : EMPIRIC
2-down – What negotiator wants, making profit in pub food : BARGAININGCHIPS
3-down – Formal version of catechism : SCHEMATIC
4-down – After climbing, broadcaster screens running for ages : YONKS
5-down – Go after drug taken in polytheistic ceremony : PAGEANTRY
6-down – Dealing with filtration mechanism that’s right way round : RENAL
7-down – Dripping sweat, town worker raised many pounds in promotion of economy : WASTENOTWANTNOT
8-down – Recipe to stop jaw spasm affecting part of 22 : GASTRIC
13-down – Makes an offering of current M&S clothing to male models : IMMOLATES
14-down – Drunkard scoffs extremely luscious desserts in biannual events : SOLSTICES
15-down – Outside of Tours, a friend there gives a wave : TSUNAMI
17-down – Decide to do what you’re doing again : RESOLVE
19-down – Winning back position the other way : UPEND
20-down – In Berlin, you’ll get funny cereal : DURUM

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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